Field Service Technician (Edmonton)

BFG Enterprise Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking a Field Service Specialist in Edmonton. You will provide on-site technical support and troubleshooting for hardware issues. Ideal candidates have a degree in IT, experience in field services, and the ability to work 24/7 shifts. This position requires strong communication skills and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in IT field services.
• Ability to work 24/7 shifts and on call.
• Must lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform field technical service and support.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware at customer sites.
• Install and maintain network infrastructure equipment.

Skills

CompTIA A+ Certification

Troubleshooting cabling issues

POS systems experience

Excellent prioritizing and communication skills

Education

University degree in IT or related program

Tools

Remote management software

Computer networking knowledge

Job description

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Role : Responsible for providing field technical service and support at BFG Enterprise Services customer sites across Canada, by performing connectivity and hardware troubleshooting and repair in a positive and professional manner.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Perform connectivity and hardware troubleshooting and repair; Perform outlook set up and administration
• Identify and repair hardware issues in a POS environment; Replace scanners, scales, pin pad, printers and work stations
• Assure all other on-site support services and repairs are completed by verifying operations and maintaining required quality levels and documenting work performed
• Maintain a safe and organized work area by observing all safety policies and procedures, applying required safety training required for the position
• Perform travel on a moment’s notice in order to provide support by troubleshooting at BFG customer's sites in assigned area, as required
• Be available for rotational shifts (days, afternoons, evenings and weekends) including rotational stand-by 24 / 7
• Prepare field reports, as required
• Liaise with Help Desk on escalated issues
• Investigate and diagnose customers’ issues by using technical expertise in a timely and professional manner
• Install, fish, dress cross connect and terminate Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), co-axial and fibre optic cable
• Test, review and troubleshoot installed systems
• Install various types of network infrastructure equipment (switches, routers, servers, DSL modems, wireless switches and access points, camera, security systems, network addressing)
• Troubleshoot cabling, hardware and network related issues in the field
• Operate hand and power tools (i.e. drill)
• Apply proficient computer skills and solid knowledge of computer networking
• Exhibit positive and professional attitude and behaviour at all times; Interact and communicate respectfully with all BFG parties to resolve field issues
• Work independently and collaboratively with other team members to achieve common project / site objectives

Occupational Requirements :

Technical Requirements :

CompTIA A+ Certification

Minimum university degree with major in information technology or a related program

Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience working in IT field services, with broad exposure to a variety of software and hardware technologies, or equivalent experience

Experience working in a retail environment with POS systems is required

Experience working with remote management software is an asset

Experience in troubleshooting cabling, hardware and network related issues in the field

Familiarity with network equipment (routers, switches, desktops, printers, servers etc.)

Must have and provide company with valid driver’s license and clean abstract for use of company vehicle for travelling to customer sites to provide service

Ability to operate hand and power tools (i.e. drill)

Proficient computer skills and solid knowledge of computer networking

Personal Requirements :

Excellent prioritizing and communication skills

Ability to travel to customers’ sites on short notice over extended periods of time

Ability and availability to work revolving day / night 24 / 7 shifts, rotational stand-by and on-calls to respond to operational requirements

Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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